Train Like a Pro. With a Pro.

Elite Individual & Small Group Basketball Workouts with Coach Tom Johnson

Meet the Coach. A Proven Leader at Every Level of the Game.

Tom Johnson is not just a coach — he's a mentor, a former pro, and a respected international basketball mind. With over 20 years of coaching and playing experience across Canada, Europe, and the NBA, Tom brings a world-class pedigree to every workout.

🔹Former professional player in 6 countries
🔹Canadian National Team alumnus
🔹FIBA-certified & "Trainer A" (highest level in Belgium)
🔹Former NBA scout & camp assistant (OKC Thunder)
🔹Founder of GWG Development & elite shooting camps

"My philosophy is simple: teach, develop, and mentor every athlete as an individual."

What You’ll Get: Training That Transforms

🧠 1-on-1 Coaching

  • Customized skill development

  • In-depth video feedback

  • Mental performance insights

🤝 Small Group Workouts (2–4 players)

  • Game-speed drills

  • Competitive learning environment

  • Peer motivation, elite feedback

🎯 Shooting Skills Program

  • Developed from his successful “Shooting Skills Camp”

  • Form correction, consistency, range-building

Career Timeline - From Pro Player to Pro Developer.

🏀 Player (Canada, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Finland)

🧠 Coach (Top men’s & women’s teams in Belgium, Austria, Turkey, Luxembourg)

🎓 Certified "Trainer A" – Highest coaching level in Belgium

🔍 NBA Scout & Assistant Coach (OKC Thunder)

🌍 Founder – GWG Development Academy

🎧 Featured Podcast: A Conversation with Coach Tom & Gordie Herbert

Get inside the minds of two elite coaches as Tom Johnson sits down with Gordie Herbert — Head Coach of the German National Team and FIBA World Champion — for a powerful conversation on player development, mindset, leadership, and what it really takes to reach the top in basketball.

🗣️ Topics covered include:

  • Building winning habits in youth and pro athletes

  • The role of mental toughness in performance

  • Lessons from international coaching careers

  • Creating impact beyond the court

🎙️ Listen now and get inspired.
This episode is a must for players, coaches, and parents alike.

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Endorsements & Recognition

  • Tom deeply understands the game — technically, tactically, and emotionally. His global experience and focus on player development make him a true asset. Any player is in good hands with Tom.

    Tom deeply understands the game — technically, tactically, and emotionally. His global experience and focus on player development make him a true asset. Any player is in good hands with Tom.

    Chris Finch, Head Coach, Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)

  • Tom brings real mentorship to every session — focused, inspiring, and impactful. He consistently helps players grow beyond their own expectations.

    Paul Rowe, General Director, Sport Vlaanderen

  • Tom’s charisma, coaching knowledge and global network make him an absolute asset to any player or program.

    Tom’s charisma, coaching knowledge and global network make him an absolute asset to any player or program.Howard Kelsey, Co-Founder, Canada One Athletic Foundation

    Howard Kelsey, Co-Founder, Canada One Athletic Foundation

  • Few Canadians have achieved what Coach Johnson has: pro player, national team member, FIBA coach, and NBA scout. A future Hall of Famer.

    Tom Rajabzadeh, Founder, International Ball

  • Tom holds the highest basketball coaching certification in Belgium. He is widely respected by elite coaches and sports scientists.

    Hans Ponnet, Director of Flemish Coaching School

  • Coach Tom pushed me beyond my limits and transformed my game. In just a few months, I saw more progress than in years of regular training.

    Lucas V., U18 National Team Guard